Biochemical analysis of tunica vaginalis fluid in patients with or without idiopathic hydroceles

Abstract

Whether these differences have a role in the causation of an idiopathic hydrocele is, at this stage, speculative. A similar study on a larger scale would probably be more conclusive.

Unilateral Idiopathic Hydrocele Has a Substantial Effect on the Ipsilateral Testicular Geometry and Resistivity Indices

“…ydrocele, first defined in the 15th century by Abroise Paré, is an abnormal benign collection of serous fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. 1 It is the most common abnormal fluid accumulation within the scrotum 2 and is the most common cause of painless scrotal swelling. 3,4 From an etiologic standpoint, it can be grouped as congenital and acquired.…”

“…Although there has been no consensus on the exact pathophysiologic mechanism, defective lymphatic drainage of the tunica vaginalis, the capillary filtration pressure, and the permeability of the lining capillaries due to either absence or obstruction are thought to be the possible factors for the formation of an idiopathic hydrocele. 1,5,8 Primary hydrocele occurring in later adult life has been thought to require no treatment unless the size causes difficulties or embarrassment. 7 Several studies have focused on the effect of hydrocele on the testis and its negative impact on spermatogenesis.…”

İdi̇yopati̇k Hidrosel Olgularinda Tuni̇ka Vagi̇nali̇s Sivisindaki̇ Bi̇yoki̇myasal Deği̇şkenler

“…Ayrıca hidrosel grubunda saptadığımız diğer parametrelerden total protein ve albümin miktarları da diğer grubla karşılaştırıldığında anlamlı derecede yüksek olarak bulunmuştur. Bu sonuçlarımızdan albümin yüksekliği hariç diğer sonuçlarımız Madlala ve arkadaşlarının tesbit ettiği sonuçlarla aynıdır (5). Fakat bu araştırmacıların bulduğu hidrosel sıvısındaki LDH yüksekliğini ise biz göz-lemedik.…”